Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

At the same time, a certain concept in my heart began to gradually disintegrate.

…………

Since the fall of the Demon Empress, the voice of righteousness finally appeared in the court again.

After all, the Empress is a Mingjun, and as a Mingjun, naturally she will not block the way of speech.

And as long as Mingjun is in power, there will be a place for speech officials above the temple.

So, on the third morning, Lu Chen was impeached again.

"Your Majesty, I have impeached Lu Chen, the right servant of the Ministry of Industry, for wanton actions that delayed the fortification of the Promise Palace."

The one who stood up to impeach Lu Chen, the only favorite in the dynasty, was the old censor who had impeached Lu Chen before.

An old acquaintance.

Seeing this censor named Zhou, who had always treated things differently and looked like Lu Chen when he was an engineering guru, the empress couldn't help but feel a little headache.

If it was aimed maliciously at Lu Chen, she would naturally ignore it, and even if it annoyed her, the backhand would be a dismissal and investigation.

But this week, she knew that the censor was truly dedicated to serving the public. Moreover, his impeachment was never based on catching rumors and using his power to act recklessly.

He didn't just impeach Lu Chen, he also impeached Qian Yiqian, the minister of the Ministry of Punishment, for making random judgments. His position was not good, and he impeached Dali Temple Minister Zhao Bingliang for his bad conduct. Now these two are still trying their best to defend themselves.

Although he was rigid in doing things, he was a good official as a censor.

If she is unhappy with such a person, she can naturally send him back to his hometown to retire with a paperwork, but don't forget that Lu Chen is also a direct minister and a true gentleman. Not only will her doing so not make Lu Chen happy, but it will arouse Lu Chen was disgusted.

And this... is really detrimental to the Holy Spirit...

So she could only rub her temples while letting him go on in detail.

When Zhou Yushi told about Lu Chen's "good deeds" in Wuji Palace and expressed his views, everyone's expressions were a little weird.

Because it is a small court meeting, only officials of the fourth rank and above, officials from all walks of life, and officials from the six departments are eligible to participate. Duke Yan and other dignitaries are not required to go to the court if they are not necessary or have not been summoned, so they They are not in the Tai Chi Hall now.

With the absence of a part of the parties, the voice will naturally be much lower.

And although Lu Chen is the right servant of the Ministry of Industry, the things he does are actually not considered arrogance, and they are all within his scope of authority. He does have the right to formulate the relevant systems of the project and the expenditure of money and food, and has the right to decide which company to buy. materials.

But... isn't he afraid of offending Yan Guogong and other honorable groups to death if he does this?

Yes, now that the empress is in charge of the court, with military and political power in her hands, and with Gu Simiao, a peerless general who once conquered the Holy Land of the Alien Sacrifice, it is difficult for those nobles to overturn the situation, but they still have some power.

Most importantly, is there any benefit in offending them?

Besides, it is true that Lu Chen has the style of treating the working people well, but even so, we have to look at the timing, right?

Doing this just before the New Year Ceremony is about to begin, are you thinking of going to heaven?

Aren't you afraid that the empress will be dissatisfied?

Chapter 191 Don't Talk about Wende

The empress turned her head and looked at Lu Chen.

"Lu Qing, what do you say?"

Lu Chen walked out slowly, bowed and saluted, and responded solemnly: "Returning to Your Majesty, I believe that the essence of labor is that the people don't benefit from working hard for the court. In terms of this, this is a great kindness. In the eyes of a humble official, anyone who harms himself and the country is worthy of respect. Not only should the imperial court not punish the hard-working people, but should be grateful for their kindness and treat them very kindly, otherwise they will be lost. Virtue."

"But what I have seen are all mediocre officials and evil officials, relying on the power of the court, wantonly bullying the people in the matter of labor, causing many deaths and disabilities. As the right servant of the Ministry of Industry, since I have the ability to change all this , how can you turn a blind eye to this?"

Speaking of this, he paused for a while, and then continued: "If your majesty wants to create a prosperous world, you must not let the court's virtues suffer, but build morality and trust for the court. base."

Hearing Lu Chen's particularly strong theory, everyone didn't have any special feelings, after all, they were used to Lu Chen's words of wholeheartedly for the people.

"Servant Lu."

Zhou Yushi frowned, and said: "I'm sorry I don't agree with your remarks. Labor labor has existed since ancient times. No matter in prosperous or troubled times, labor is the duty of the people. After all, the imperial court protects the people's peace. The common people will naturally repay the kindness of the court with their labor."

"The common people in Shengdou are short-sighted, their wisdom is not developed, and they don't know the five virtues. It is difficult for them to repay the kindness of the court. When I was the county magistrate of Huaishuo, I witnessed the tricks of the people. With fear in their hearts, how can they do things in peace?"

Lu Chen suddenly sneered.

"So, where are the dynasties that used thunder to control the people now?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was speechless.

Why is this young man so ignorant of Wende...

Everyone knows such an obvious thing, so why do you need to say it?

How does this make people respond?

It is said that people have life and death, dynasties also have their ups and downs, dynasties change, and chaos and reincarnation are the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, which cannot be done by human beings. Then let your majesty not worry too much, and everything should go with the flow?

It's not such a way to die if you want to die, right?

Zhou Yushi was really at a loss for words.

He is a straight minister, but not a stupid minister.

When Lu Chen said this, he didn't know how to refute for a while.

Seeing that he didn't respond, Lu Chen said directly: "Can't you answer? The official will tell you that the dynasties you mentioned are all in the history books, and they have become lessons for people today! What? Zhou Yushi, Do you want me to be the material for a Mingjun in the next dynasty to sum up his experience?"

Hearing this, Zhou Yushi hurriedly shook his head.

"How could the old man have such a rebellious idea?"

As he said that, he glanced at Lu Chen helplessly, and said in a weak voice:

"Lu Shilang, even if what you said is reasonable, you shouldn't be so hasty to restructure the Ministry of Industry at the critical juncture of the New Yuan Ceremony, right? Manpower is needed everywhere, and it will be too late to transfer in a hurry, and spring plowing is just around the corner, if this is delayed because of the restructuring of the Ministry of Industry..."

"Do not worry."

Lu Chen said lightly: "This official treats the people with sincerity, and the people will repay them with righteousness. There will never be any slack in the construction work. Even if there is no additional manpower, the construction will be completed on time. Zhou Yushi can rest assured That’s it.”

Hearing this, many courtiers almost didn't laugh out loud.

Treat it with sincerity and repay it with righteousness?

A joke, no matter how naive it is, has a limit.

Who doesn't know that those ignorant heads of Guizhou care about gains and losses the most. If they don't show the imperial court's majesty and majesty, and make them feel awe, how can they willingly work for the imperial court?

Even if you take a step back, even if those people are grateful for the kindness of you, the good people in the mainland, and work hard, you have cut their working hours by half, and if they cut their working hours by half, how much can they do?

Could it be that they can still finish the work that can be done in one day on weekdays in half a day?

No matter how you think about it, it's impossible, right?

"Lu Qing."

The Empress spoke suddenly.

"Later, take my talisman and go to Feiyu Camp."

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but feel a little bit sour.

Of course they understood what the Empress meant. This was to imitate the precedent of mobilizing troops to control the floods in Yuzhou, and asked Lu Chen to send troops to Feiyu Camp to assist the fortifications of Wuji Camp.

However, although they all dispatch troops to do the work of the common people, in Luojing, the nature is completely different.

You must know that almost every emperor, or those in power who rule the world, is extremely sensitive to the military power in the capital. Even the crown prince, if he transfers troops without greeting the emperor, it will also arouse the emperor's extreme disgust and anxiety. .

Let alone a foreign minister.

And the empress handed over to Lu Chen the talisman that could mobilize the various guards in the capital without hesitation...

Damn, is Your Majesty really not even the slightest bit on guard against this fellow?

Throughout the ages, how could any emperor trust a foreign minister so unreservedly?

Thinking of this, everyone's eyes on Lu Chen changed immediately.

Wu Yue, on the other hand, kept his expression as normal. Anyway, Lu Chen did not apply for an additional increase in the budget, nor did he apply for an increase in the number of working people. He just saved part of the money he originally had to purchase materials and used it to treat the people well. It was his own responsibility within the Ministry of Industry. If the matter did not involve his household department, he would naturally be too lazy to pay attention to it.

Otherwise he would have jumped up long ago.

However, for this favor, Lu Chen shook his head and refused:

"Your Majesty's kindness, I appreciate it, but I still say the same thing. If the court loves the people, the people will definitely repay the court. The hearts of the people are like a tide, and they can overcome all difficulties and obstacles. I believe that They will definitely be able to finish the work on time, dispatching Feiyuwei to go there is just a waste of manpower, besides, Feiyuwei has just been formed, the most important thing now is to hurry up and practice, and take up the important task of protecting the important land of the capital as soon as possible, so it cannot be easily transferred. "

Empress: "..."

Seeing that Lu Chen was so persistent that he refused even the emperor's kindness, Qian Yiqian and others couldn't help but sneered in their hearts.

This person surnamed Lu is not only ignorant and naive, but also knows how to flatter.

Your Majesty's favor, can you refuse it if you want to?

Zhou Yushi frowned again, "Lu Shilang, as the right servant of the Ministry of Industry, you should put the most emphasis on fortifications, and you must not be arrogant."

Lu Chen had a calm expression on his face.

"The universe is undecided, and everything is possible. Zhou Yushi, why do you think that the people will not be able to complete the fortification of the Wuji Palace? You have said it all. As the right servant of the Ministry of Industry, I am in charge of engineering affairs. The decision is made by the official alone."

"In terms of fortifications, I have the most right to speak. Now I believe that the Promise Palace can be completed on schedule without additional manpower and budget. The Xinyuan Grand Ceremony will not be affected. What the court wants is the result, what is the process, Why bother? Do you think you know more about fortifications than me, the right servant of the Ministry of Industry?"

Zhou Yushi opened his mouth and wanted to persuade him again, but the Empress suddenly spoke again.

"In this case, as Lu Qing said, the imperial court does not need to interfere with the construction of Wuji Palace."

Hearing this, Zhou Yushi's brows furrowed even deeper.

"Your Majesty, the New Yuan Ceremony is coming soon, this..."

"Zhou Aiqing, don't talk too much."

The empress said indifferently: "Lu Qing is a pedant of heaven and man, since he believes that the fortifications of Wuji Palace are not hindered, he must have his reasons, and he will never aim at nothing."

Having said that, she suddenly paused, then moved her eyes forward, looking at Lu Chen fixedly.

"Lu Qing believes in the people, I, I believe in Lu Qing."

These words obviously could not convince Zhou Yushi.

"But if the project of the Promise Palace cannot be completed as scheduled..."

"The New Year's Ceremony will be postponed for a while."

The empress took it for granted: "People are not sages and sages. Who can do nothing wrong? Although Lu Qing is talented and learned, he is still a mortal body. It is impossible to do things perfectly, and mistakes are inevitable. I should understand and understand. How can I be so harsh? To be the pillar of the country?"

Everyone: "..."